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Got a call today also at around 3:45! So excited! Good luck to everyone waiting to hear! I'm sure they will still be calling tomorrow!
has anyone heard anything today???
At least the waiting game is finally over and we can move on with our lives. Congratulations to those who got in
Congrats Katie! My wife and I were both hoping that you would get in! We're really happy that you did!![]()
For the Peeps that may get waitlisted; keep your hopes up. We had 5 people off the list get into our class. One person even got the call 1 week prior to orientation.
Do they let you know your number?
NCarolinaDent-You said you were rejected last year, but were accepted this year. If you dont mind, would you mind sharing with me what you did in the year between to make yourself a much more competitive applicant this year
Wow, this sounds like so much fun. Prosth is one of the specialties I'm very interested in and I would've loved an experience like that. Nice improvements all around!3.) I worked--and still am working---for a Prosthodontist in Durham, NC as his intern. I have now worked for him for almost two years and have been trained to process dentures (and make all devices associated with a patient receiving dentures), diagnostic wax teeth, make temporary bridges/crowns, and make a bunch of things I had no idea about until working for him. I also go chairside, answer phones, and schedule patients, but most of my time is in the lab. This was incredibly valuable because I could talk about my not only assisting/shadowing, but actually doing dentistry and gaining a fundamental understanding of it.
Colts81,
Here's what I did after applying the first time and was rejected...
1.) I called up the school the week I found out I was rejected and asked to schedule a meeting with the Dean of Admissions to discuss my application. We discussed my application and where he thinks I might could improve my application. He pointed out my DAT score should get to a 19-20 AA with no low outliers. At that time Dr. Guckes was the Dean of Admissions and he recommended I meet with Dr. Wilder when he took over...so I did.
2.) I retook the DAT improving my academic average from 18 to 20 and my total science from 19 to 22. My PAT stayed the same at 17.
3.) I worked--and still am working---for a Prosthodontist in Durham, NC as his intern. I have now worked for him for almost two years and have been trained to process dentures (and make all devices associated with a patient receiving dentures), diagnostic wax teeth, make temporary bridges/crowns, and make a bunch of things I had no idea about until working for him. I also go chairside, answer phones, and schedule patients, but most of my time is in the lab. This was incredibly valuable because I could talk about my not only assisting/shadowing, but actually doing dentistry and gaining a fundamental understanding of it.
4.) I applied early and had a general theme to my application that involved my commitment to dentistry and developing hand skills through the internship, my volunteer experience in dentistry, my enjoyment for working with people, and my improved DAT.
Hope this helps.
Colts81,
Here's what I did after applying the first time and was rejected...
1.) I called up the school the week I found out I was rejected and asked to schedule a meeting with the Dean of Admissions to discuss my application. We discussed my application and where he thinks I might could improve my application. He pointed out my DAT score should get to a 19-20 AA with no low outliers. At that time Dr. Guckes was the Dean of Admissions and he recommended I meet with Dr. Wilder when he took over...so I did.
2.) I retook the DAT improving my academic average from 18 to 20 and my total science from 19 to 22. My PAT stayed the same at 17.
3.) I worked--and still am working---for a Prosthodontist in Durham, NC as his intern. I have now worked for him for almost two years and have been trained to process dentures (and make all devices associated with a patient receiving dentures), diagnostic wax teeth, make temporary bridges/crowns, and make a bunch of things I had no idea about until working for him. I also go chairside, answer phones, and schedule patients, but most of my time is in the lab. This was incredibly valuable because I could talk about my not only assisting/shadowing, but actually doing dentistry and gaining a fundamental understanding of it.
4.) I applied early and had a general theme to my application that involved my commitment to dentistry and developing hand skills through the internship, my volunteer experience in dentistry, my enjoyment for working with people, and my improved DAT.
Hope this helps.
Does anyone who was accepted last week know when your deadline is for replying to the school??
My advice is to do everything you can to make connections at UNC
Seems like a trend for reapplicants applying to UNC. One poster after another recommends developing connections with the school. Perhaps over the years they shifted away from the norm; unlike many other schools who gauge applicants desire and interest to attend their school through a personal interview rather than their willingness to develop "connections".
Seems like a trend for reapplicants applying to UNC. One poster after another recommends developing connections with the school. Perhaps over the years they shifted away from the norm; unlike many other schools who gauge applicants desire and interest to attend their school through a personal interview rather than their willingness to develop "connections".
If you don't like Carolina don't apply. The tarheels don't need you anyways.
Seems like a trend for reapplicants applying to UNC. One poster after another recommends developing connections with the school. Perhaps over the years they shifted away from the norm; unlike many other schools who gauge applicants desire and interest to attend their school through a personal interview rather than their willingness to develop "connections".
Tedy, what is your deal with UNC? What I meant by "connections" is exactly what blcws6 wrote - make yourself stand out somehow! My stats are well above average, I have extensive experience, and my interview is the strength of my application. Most UNC students have gotten into schools elsewhere, further illustrating that they are capable beyond their abilities to network.